SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS CLAIMS
SOMEONE ELSE'S HAZARD.
YOUR COMPENSATION.
If you slipped, tripped or fell due to someone else's negligence - in a shop, on a pavement, at work or anywhere else — you have the right to claim. Our specialist solicitors will fight your corner with zero upfront cost.
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CAN I MAKE A CLAIM?
WHAT IS A SLIP, TRIP & FALL CLAIM
A slip, trip or fall claim is a type of personal injury claim made when you suffer an injury due to a hazardous condition on someone else's property or in a public space and the person or organisation responsible failed to address it.
Whether it's a wet floor with no warning sign, a broken pavement slab, uneven flooring, a poorly lit staircase or an unmarked step. If a hazard caused your fall and someone had a duty to prevent it, you may be entitled to compensation.
You may be eligible to claim if you:
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Slipped on a wet or contaminated floor in a shop, restaurant or public building
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Tripped on a raised, broken or uneven pavement or road surface
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Fell on a poorly maintained staircase, ramp or walkway
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Were injured in a car park, supermarket, leisure centre or hotel
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Fell due to inadequate lighting in a public or private space
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Were injured on someone else's private property
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Slips, trips and falls can result in serious injuries including fractures, head injuries, spinal damage and long-term mobility issues. Whatever the severity of your injury, our solicitors will assess your case and advise you on your options. Completely free of charge.
COMMON LOCATIONS
WHERE DO SLIP, TRIP & FALL ACCIDENTS HAPPEN?
Accidents can happen almost anywhere. If the person or organisation responsible failed in their duty of care, you have the right to claim.
SHOPS & SUPERMARKETS
Wet floors, spilled products, uneven flooring and cluttered aisles are common hazards in retail environments.
PAVEMENTS & ROADS
Cracked paving slabs, potholes, raised edges and ungritted surfaces can all give rise to a public liability claim.
RESTAURANTS & PUBS
Wet floors near bars and kitchens, poorly maintained steps and inadequate lighting are frequent causes of accidents in hospitality venues.
OFFICES & WORKPLACES
Employers have a legal duty to maintain safe workplaces. Loose carpets, trailing cables and wet floors can all lead to valid claims.
GYMS & LEISURE CENTRES
Wet changing rooms, poolside surfaces and poorly maintained equipment are common sources of injury at leisure facilities.
CAR PARKS
Potholes, poor drainage, inadequate lighting and unmarked hazards in car parks are the responsibility of the operator or landowner.
HOTELS & HOLIDAY PARKS
Wet pool areas, poorly maintained staircases, uneven paths and inadequate signage can all result in a valid occupier liability claim.
SCHOOLS & PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Public bodies and local authorities owe a duty of care to visitors and must maintain their premises to a safe standard.
OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT 1957 & 1984
WHAT IS OCCUPIER LIABILITY?
Occupier liability is the legal duty owed by anyone who occupies or controls a premises, such as a shop owner, restaurant, hotel, landlord or leisure centre to ensure that visitors are kept reasonably safe while on their property.
This duty is governed by the Occupiers Liability Act 1957, which covers lawful visitors such as customers and guests, and the Occupiers Liability Act 1984, which extends limited protection to trespassers and uninvited persons in certain circumstances.
If you were injured on someone else's premises due to a hazard they knew about, or ought to have known about and failed to address, you may have a strong occupier liability claim.
COMMON OCCUPIER LIABILITY CAUSES
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Slipping on a wet floor in a supermarket with no warning sign
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Tripping on a broken or uneven floor in a shop or pub
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Falling on a poorly maintained staircase in a hotel or venue
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Being injured in a car park that the owner failed to maintain safely
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Slipping on an icy or wet path at a business premises
WHO CAN BE AN OCCUPIER?
An "occupier" in law is anyone with a sufficient degree of control over a premises. This can include a business owner, a tenant, a local authority, a landlord, an event organiser or any individual responsible for the upkeep of a space — even if they don't own it outright.
WHAT MUST BE PROVED?
To succeed in an occupier liability claim, your solicitor will need to demonstrate that a hazard existed, that the occupier knew or should have known about it, that they failed to take reasonable steps to address it, and that this failure directly caused your injury.
WHAT MUST BE PROVED?
To succeed in an occupier liability claim, your solicitor will need to demonstrate that a hazard existed, that the occupier knew or should have known about it, that they failed to take reasonable steps to address it, and that this failure directly caused your injury.
LAWFUL VS UNLAWFUL VISITORS
The 1957 Act protects invited and permitted visitors, such as shoppers and customers. The 1984 Act provides limited protection to trespassers where an occupier is aware of a danger and the risk of a person encountering it is considered unreasonable.
LAWFUL VS UNLAWFUL VISITORS
The 1957 Act protects invited and permitted visitors, such as shoppers and customers. The 1984 Act provides limited protection to trespassers where an occupier is aware of a danger and the risk of a person encountering it is considered unreasonable.
BUILDING YOUR CASE
WHAT EVIDENCE HELPS YOUR CLAIM?
The stronger your evidence, the stronger your claim. Here's what our solicitors will look for and what you can do to help your case from day one.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE HAZARD
Photos taken at the scene showing the defect, hazard or condition that caused your fall are among the most powerful pieces of evidence you can provide.
ACCIDENT REPORT
If the accident happened in a shop, workplace or public building, request that it is logged in the accident book and ask for a copy of the report.
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Keep the clothing and footwear you were wearing at the time of the accident. These can be used to counter any argument that your footwear contributed to the fall.
WITNESS DETAILS
Anyone who saw the accident or was present at the scene can provide a supporting statement. Names and contact details recorded at the time are invaluable.
MEDICAL RECORDS
Attending A&E, your GP or a minor injuries unit creates an official record of your injury and its connection to the accident. Always seek medical attention.
FINANCIAL LOSS RECORDS
Keep records of any expenses incurred as a result of your injury — prescription costs, travel to appointments, lost earnings and any other out-of-pocket costs.
Don't worry if you don't have all of this, our solicitors will advise you on how to build your case with whatever evidence is available.
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